used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
can't
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From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
don't
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From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
Fitzgibbon
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From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
a particular point in time
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
used to form the superlative
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
not any; not one
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
Ralph
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From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "I really can't give an opinion, sir.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
STILL-HUNTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STILL-HUNTING.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
in or at the place that
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now, sergeant, the men may as well fall in," Ralph said cheerfully, "and then we will set about finding this path.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading You see there is not a breath of wind to help us, and in this sort of light there is no telling where the sun is, so I don't know at the present moment which way we are facing."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On which side do you think it is most likely to lie, Mr. Fitzgibbon?"
